ROOSEVELT, Wash., June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and Lab USA unveiled a state-of-the-art ash metal
recovery facility today at the Roosevelt Regional Landfill.
The advanced process allows for the reclamation of metals found in
ash previously lost through traditional methods of resource
recovery. The facility is set to process all newly delivered
ash to the Roosevelt Landfill as well as systematically process all
of the existing ash currently in the landfill. Once
recovered, the metals are recycled, shipped to manufacturers and
repurposed to make new metal products.
"Environmental challenges require innovative solutions. We
are proud to partner with Lab USA
and remain committed to identifying advanced technologies and
resources that allow us to repurpose valuable commodities to make
new products," stated Mike Huycke,
area president with Republic Services. "We must lead by
example, working diligently to preserve our natural environment
through innovative landfill and processing technologies."
"Lab USA is very excited about
beginning this long-term relationship with Republic Services. The
Roosevelt Regional Landfill is an example of progressive waste
management and Lab USA is proud to
be a part of the effort to protect the planet. The removal of
metals from ash is a big step in recycling efforts and it is the
first step in the beneficial use of ash, on which Lab USA is focused," stated Brent DuBois, president and CEO of Lab
USA.
The facility is estimated to recover and recycle over 46,200
tons of ferrous metals and 42,900 tons of non-ferrous metals.
Ferrous metals are those which contain iron such as steel,
stainless steel and cast iron. Non-ferrous metals are those
that do not contain iron and do not have a magnetic quality such as
aluminum, copper, lead and tin.
Roosevelt Landfill utilizes the waste collected from
municipalities across Washington
and converts the methane gas (CH4) into a renewable energy
source. Working with the Klickitat Public Utility District,
the landfill currently provides enough energy to power up to 30,000
local households annually.
"The Ash Processing Facility continues a tradition of
environmental stewardship and technical innovation that has always
been present at the Roosevelt Regional Landfill. Klickitat County is a proud partner with
Republic Services and Lab USA,"
stated Kevin Berry, Klickitat County
Solid Waste director.
The volume of metals recovered and recycled through this
facility will have measurable environmental impacts.
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, the energy
consumption of recycling iron is 20 percent lower than that of
mining and processing iron from natural resources. The
International Copper Association reported that the energy savings
from recycling copper is approximately 60 percent lower that of
mining copper from natural resources. The planned recovery of
46,200 tons of ferrous metals from this facility is equivalent to
constructing approximately six Eiffel Towers. The expected recovery
of 4,290 tons of copper could make approximately 24.9 million
linear feet of half-inch copper piping used to carry water in
households. That is enough pipe to stretch from Roosevelt, Wash. to New Orleans, La. and back. Reclaiming
these metals that were previously lost through traditional methods
of resource recovery significantly reduces greenhouse gas
emissions.
About LAB
LAB specializes in the reduction of emissions to air, water and
soil (e.g. by flue gas treatment, waste water treatment, treatment
of residues and of bottom ashes).
LAB offers the latest patented technology, in compliance with
the Best Available Technologies framework. Its competitive
solutions enable customers to increase the profitability of their
thermal plants and to recover metal from incineration bottom-ash,
while drastically reducing the impact of industrial activities on
the environment. LAB has offices in the USA, Germany
and France and operates worldwide.
LAB is a subsidiary of CNIM Group.
About CNIM Group
CNIM designs and builds turnkey high-tech industrial facilities and
provides expertise, service and operations support in the
environment, energy, defense and industrial sectors. CNIM leads
projects and sells equipment worldwide. CNIM relies on stable
family ownership, which underwrites its development. The Group has
3,000 employees with revenues in 2015 of €727.0 million, of which
exports accounted for 61.3%. CNIM is quoted on Euronext Paris.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:
RSG) is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous
solid waste. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection
companies, recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus
on providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal
effortless for their commercial, industrial, municipal, residential
and oilfield customers. We'll handle it from here.™, the
brand's tagline, lets customers know they can count on Republic to
provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet™ for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and
healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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